Visit to Uzbekistan

On August 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in the Republic of Uzbekistan for a state visit.

A Guard of Honour lined up in honour of the Head of the State at Tashkent-Khumo International Airport.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirzizoyev and his spouse Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva.

Visit to the Monument of Independence

On August 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Monument of Independence in Tashkent.

President Ilham Aliyev laid a wreath before the monument.

The Azerbaijani President and the first lady placed bouquets of flowers before the bas-relief of the National Leader in Tashkent

On August 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva placed bouquets of flowers before the bas-relief of the National Leader at the Heydar Aliyev Park in Tashkent.

The Azerbaijani and Uzbek presidents and first ladies have joint photos taken at the Kuksaroy State Mansion

On August 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirzizoyev and First Lady Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva had joint photos taken at Kuksaroy State Mansion in Tashkent.

A tete-a-tete meeting around a tea table

On August 23, a tete-a-tete meeting took place in Tashkent between First Lady of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva and First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva.

Becoming familiar with the Islamic Civilization Centre in Tashkent

On August 23, First Lady of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva and her daughter Leyla Aliyeva, First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva and her daughters Saida and Shakhnoza Mirzizoyeva became familiar with the Islamic Civilization Centre in Tashkent.  

Becoming familiar with “Okhunguzar” Art Space

On August 23, First Lady of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva and her daughter Leyla Aliyeva, First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva and her daughters Saida and Shakhnoza Mirzizoyeva visited “Okhunguzar” Art Space in Tashkent.

Exhibitions where ceramic, embroidery, jewellery products, as well as samples of wood carving are showcased have been arranged at the art space.  

Here are, at the same time, held various meetings, lectures, and enlightening events.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva leave Tashkent and arrive in Bukhara

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva left Tashkent and arrived in Bukhara.

At the Bukhara International Airport, President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirzizoyev and his spouse Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva.

Becoming familiar with Ismayil Samani Tomb

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirzizoyev, First Lady Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva and family members became familiar with Ismayil Samani Tomb in Bukhara city.

Becoming familiar with Ark Fortress

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirzizoyev, First Lady Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva and family members became familiar with Ark Fortress.

Becoming familiar with “Poyi-Kalon” Complex

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirzizoyev, First Lady Ziroatkhon Mirzizoyeva and family members became familiar with “Poyi-Kalon” Complex.

The Kalon Mosque is the biggest mosque in Bukhara.

23, 24 August 2026